Who painted Horse Fair on the Maliebaan at The Hague?

Horse Fair on the Maliebaan at The Hague was painted by Cornelis Albertus Johannes Schermer in 1858.

Where can I see Horse Fair on the Maliebaan at The Hague?

Horse Fair on the Maliebaan at The Hague is held by Rijksmuseum.

What movement is Horse Fair on the Maliebaan at The Hague?

Horse Fair on the Maliebaan at The Hague is associated with Biedermeier.

Can I buy a print of Horse Fair on the Maliebaan at The Hague?

Museum-quality prints of Horse Fair on the Maliebaan at The Hague are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Horse Fair on the Maliebaan at The Hague

Cornelis Albertus Johannes Schermer , 1858

Horse Fair on the Maliebaan at The Hague is an oil painting by the Biedermeier artist Cornelis Albertus Johannes Schermer. It dates from 1858 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.

About this work

Overview

Horse Fair on the Maliebaan at The Hague is an 1858 oil painting by Cornelis Albertus Johannes Schermer, held at the Rijksmuseum.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a horse fair, with people gathered around horses in an open field. The scene includes men in long coats and hats, some holding sticks or reins, and horses of various colors tied to a rope or fence.

Technique & Style

The artist rendered the horses' muscles and the play of light on their coats with attention to detail. The background trees are softly blurred, contrasting with the sharper figures of people and horses in the foreground.